Noe A. Rodriguez, 75, passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho, with his beloved wife, Janet, by his side, due to complications following his long and courageous battle with cancer.

Noe lived his life with purpose and devotion to his faith and his family. He was a husband, a dad, a grandpa, a brother, a coach, a boss, a friend, and an inspiration to so many. He dedicated his life to helping those most in need through his volunteerism and daily acts of kindness.

Noe was born on February 2, 1950, in Newgulf, Texas, to Antonio Rodriguez and Santos Ortiz. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years before beginning a long and successful career in retail and human resources. Noe spent 25 years at KG Men's Store, working his way up from sales associate to Regional Vice President, overseeing stores in Nampa, Ontario, Pueblo, Wichita, Vancouver, and Minneapolis. He later worked for a number of local retail and supply companies before serving for the past nine years as the head of Human Resources for Inteframe Components. Throughout his career, Noe earned tremendous respect and was admired for his leadership, compassion, and integrity.

Noe married the love of his life, Janet (Harmon) Rodriguez, on October 13, 1973, and together they shared an extraordinary 52 years of marriage. They raised two daughters, Jodie Rodriguez and Jaina Rodriguez, and welcomed their daughter-in-law, Erica Hill-Rodriguez. Noe was a devoted grandfather to McKinley (Engel) Vasquez and Gavin Engel, celebrating McKinley's marriage to Nathaniel Vasquez with great pride and joy. He was also deeply excited for Gavin's upcoming wedding to Leah Aivles.

Family was at the center of everything Noe did. He deeply cared for his siblings—Elizabeth Rodriguez, Alicia Morales, Yolanda (Jolly) Cedillo, Ida Reyna, Delia Trejo, Mary Sandoval, Ersilia DeLaPaz, Norma Michaelis, Luis Sandoval, and Herb (JR) Sandoval. He was also very connected to his extended family, including his mother- and father-in-law, Ernestine and Merle Harmon, and his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Judy Stallcop, Ron Harmon, Dennis Harmon, Marilyn Olson, and Carolyn McGann.

Noe was preceded in death by his parents, Santos and Antonio; his stepfather, Heriberto Sandoval; his sisters, Norma and Ida; and his in-laws, Ernestine and Merle.

Noe credited many people in his life with helping keep him on the right track. He often shared stories of the coaches, teachers, friends, and parents who made a difference in his early years and dedicated his own life to doing the same for others.

Noe was an enthusiastic football fan, cheering tirelessly for the Boise State Broncos. He had been a season ticket holder since the 1970s. He also loved his Minnesota Vikings through thick and thin. His greatest passion, however, was using football to make a difference in the lives of others. Noe dedicated countless hours to coaching and mentoring youth, ultimately serving as Executive Director of the Optimist Club in Nampa, where he poured his heart into creating opportunities and support for young people who needed it most.

Noe and Janet also dedicated many hours to supporting the Festival of Trees, which raised funds for the Meals on Wheels program. But what truly defined Noe were the countless acts of kindness that few ever knew about. He always seemed to know when someone was struggling and would step in without hesitation—whether helping a family find a place to stay, making sure someone had food, or quietly delivering coats to schools for children in need. Many families celebrated Christmas because Noe and Janet made sure there were gifts under their tree. His generosity was never for recognition; it was his way of giving back, just as others had once done for him.

Noe never stopped his pursuit of helping others. At the time of his passing, he was in the process of starting another nonprofit designed to support at-risk youth through counseling, mentorship, and funding for school programs. Noe's generosity, wisdom, and commitment to serving those in need—and inspiring others to do the same—will be his lasting legacy.

Noe was a man of loyalty, principles, generosity, and deep devotion to his family and friends. Near the end of his life, he talked about wanting to write a book about his extraordinary journey. What he didn't realize is that the story of his life is already written—the pages live in the hearts and memories of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Viewing for family and friends will be Monday, December 15th, from 5–7 p.m. at Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. South, Nampa, ID 83651.

Noe's service will be Tuesday, December 16th, at 2 p.m. at College Church, 504 E. Dewey Ave., Nampa, ID 83686. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available. CLICK HERE

To honor Noe and help continue his work serving those most in need, donations may be made in his name to Meals on Wheels through the Saint Alphonsus Foundation. Visit https://donate.saintalphonsus.org/nampa, select "Meals on Wheels" in the dropdown, and mention Noe's name in the comment box.